The Mughal Empire
The Mughal dynasty was founded in 1526 when Babur, a Central Asian prince descended from the Mongol warrior Genghis Khan and the fierce Central Asian warlord Tamerlane invaded the Indian subcontinent.
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Study Guides
Bazaar: Delhi & Rajasthan Shopping Guide
Two of India’s most culturally and historically rich cities, Delhi and Rajasthan are unique metropolises within the vast and diverse country – and the shopping reflects this.
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A Short History of Lebanon
The recorded history shows a group of coastal cities and heavily forested mountains inhabited by the Canaanites around 4000 BC.
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The Story of — The Olive
The olive’s fruit, also called an “olive”, is of major agricultural importance in the Mediterranean region as the source of olive oil; it is one of the core ingredients in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines.
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A Short History of London
London offers the most impressive example of the juxtaposition of architecture which reflects its colourful history.
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